Calculation

/kˌælkjʊlˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌkæɫkjəˈɫeɪʃən/

Calculation

the act of finding a number or amount using mathematics

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

planning something carefully and intentionally

the process of using one's information or judgment in order to guess the outcome of a situation

Examples

1. Here are my calculations.

2. Microprocessors do the calculations in the twinkling of an eye.

3. Just give me a back-of-the-envelope calculation.

4. They use a calculator to help with complex math calculations.